strikeout

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Noun strikeout has 1 sense

strikeout - an out resulting from the batter getting three strikes
--₁ is a kind of out
--₁ has particulars: whiff
Derived form: verb strike out₄

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Strikeout

Definition:

A strikeout is an event in sports, particularly baseball, where a batter attempts to hit a pitched ball but fails to make contact three times.

It can also refer to a method of indicating that an error or mistake has been made or should be disregarded, typically by drawing a line through it.

Part of Speech:

Noun, Verb

Sense 1 - Noun:

In baseball, a strikeout is an out resulting from a batter missing three consecutive pitches.

Example sentence: The pitcher had ten strikeouts in the game.

Sense 2 - Noun:

A strikeout can also refer to the act of drawing a line through a word, phrase, or sentence to indicate its deletion or disregard.

Example sentence: The professor made a strikeout on that sentence in my essay.

Sense 3 - Verb:

To strikeout as a verb means to fail in an attempt or endeavor.

Example sentence: The business idea strikeout and never gained traction.